docs: Fix links and add honorable mention

- Fix broken LICENSE link in README.md
- Add Boot.dev Hackathon 2025 honorable mention with proper link
- Update RELEASE.md to accurately reflect release notes source
- Remove outdated hackathon timeline references

Author: maniac-en

README.md

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
 ## About
 
 `req` is a lightweight, terminal-based API client built for the
-[Boot.dev Hackathon 2025](https://github.com/maniac-en/req?tab=License-1-ov-file).
+[Boot.dev Hackathon 2025](https://blog.boot.dev/news/hackathon-2025/#12-honorable-mentions-no-prizes-sorry), where it received an **honorable mention**.
 It features a fast and minimal text user interface and lets you create, send,
 and inspect HTTP requests interactively from the command line. It is ideal for
 testing APIs without leaving your terminal.
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ req
 ## License
 
 This project is licensed under the
-[MIT License](https://github.com/maniac-en/req?tab=License-1-ov-file).
+[MIT License](https://github.com/maniac-en/req/blob/main/LICENSE).
 
 ```
 1. Mudassir Bilal (mailto:mughalmudassir966@gmail.com)

RELEASE.md

@@ -99,9 +99,10 @@ The release workflow automatically builds:
 - `req-v0.1.0-alpha.2-windows-amd64.exe`
 
 ### Release Notes
-Automatically generated with:
+Generated from template in `.github/workflows/release.yml` including:
 - Project description
 - Installation instructions (`go install` and binary downloads)
+- Breaking change warnings (database cleanup instructions)
 - Usage information
 - Development stage disclaimer
 - Link to full changelog
@@ -134,7 +135,7 @@ No fixed schedule. Releases are created when:
 - Important bug fixes are ready
 - Milestone requirements are met
 
-For hackathon timeline, aim for `v0.1.0-alpha.x` releases as features are completed.
+Release `v0.1.0-alpha.x` versions as features are completed and tested.
 
 ## Rollback Process